Employees around the globe put Health and Safety theory into practice

1 Company 1 Community 1 Magazine ArcelorMittal Dofasco May 2014 Vol. 6, No. 2
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Employees around
the globe put
Health and Safety
theory into practice
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ArcelorMittal steel
in record-breaking
mega structures
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Meet Taylor Steel
our partner in preparing
for steel markets
of the future
06
Hauling in the hardware
for Automotive sector
our company
came out on top
09
Three cheers for
Team Orange
community spirit
in full force
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Health and Safety Day 2014
– putting the theory into practice
The eighth ArcelorMittal Health and Safety (H&S) Day took place on April 28, involving
hundreds of thousands of employees and contractors.
Tuhina Chugh
[email protected]
Health and Safety Day 2014
served as an occasion to be
reminded how important safety is,
to recommit and to learn about
how we can improve our safety at
work. There was much to
celebrate, with steady progress in
our lost time injury frequency rate
(LTIFR) which reached a new low
of 0.8 in 2013. There has also
been a decrease in the number of
fatalities from 30 in 2012 to 23 in
2013. The key message, however,
remained the same: zero is the
only acceptable number. And
there is still considerable work to
do on the company’s “Journey to
Zero”; many sites and mines held a
minute of silence for the four
colleagues who have lost their
lives this year, as well as for those
co-workers we lost in previous
years.
Mr. Mittal reiterated his
message from the first quarter
financial results announcement in
February and Investor Day in
March, saying: “I am not satisfied
with the severity and the fatality
rates. If accidents are of a
repetitive nature, it means we
really need to work a lot on our
behaviour, on the culture, on the
Hearing protection is one of the focus topics for Health and Safety Day engagement and the participation
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of all our employees and raise
awareness in the company that
we need to be careful.”
Gonzalo Urquijo, who is the
GMB member responsible for
Health and Safety, set out a
roadmap in the annual Health and
Safety Day video: “this year we
have a target of 0.75 and we have
set an objective for 2017 of 0.5.
That isn’t easy; we have to work
very hard, why? Because as you
become better in order to make
progress it becomes harder and
harder, and the effort has to be
much bigger.”
Our U.S. facilities in
Columbus (Ohio) and Weirton
(West Virginia) introduced AHS
with a game: employees and
contractors practiced their skills
by recognizing and identifying
staged slips, trips and falls hazards
and winning small prizes for
spotting the most.
To address the occupational
health topics – hearing
conservation, lung and breathing
protection, fatigue and sleep
disorders and smoking in certain
workplaces – our site in
Newcastle, South Africa,
organized a “wellness village”,
helping workers quit dependence
on tobacco and other substances.
to mark the progress we have
made in terms of LTIFR. At
ArcelorMittal Dofasco, in 2013
the company’s lowest ever annual
LTIR was achieved – 0.44.
Colleagues at our cold rolling and
steel making plants at
Vanderbijlpark Works, South
Africa, led the celebrations with
both having recently achieved 10
million LTI free man-hours. In the
UK, the Scunthorpe Distribution
Solutions site recently completed
almost five and a half years with
no lost time injury thanks largely
to implementing behaviour-based
initiatives. This achievement
Specific focus areas
provided encouragement to
Mandatory for all sites, the
Etxebarri in Spain, where a new
three occupational safety topics
programme called “Avisame”
for this year’s Health and Safety
“Stop, think and act safely
(Spanish for “warn me”) based on
Day were falling from heights,
– I practice”
slips, trips and falls, and pinch
Corporate Health and Safety promoting behavioural change has
been rolled out.
points.
also took the opportunity to
There was also much to
While spotting hazards is
launch a new campaign on the day
celebrate in our Mining segment,
already an integral part of shop
with the motto ‘I practice’. To
which has completed 100 days
floor audits and layered
focus initially on the two most
injury free, meaning 17,000
evaluations, during Health and
common causes of fatalities –
Safety Day colleagues were urged crushing and falling from heights colleagues working in iron ore
mines have returned home safely
to focus specifically on the
– the campaign aims to have
hazards relating to falling from
employees to commit and take a at the end of their working day. To
add to this, the Serra Azul mine in
heights; slips, trips and falls; and
pledge to act safely and watch
Brazil recently completed five
pinch points . Area Hazard
out for each other. Information
years with zero LTIs.
Spotting (AHS), as it is called, was packages and communication
While Health and Safety Day
the methodology launched on the material is being distributed
is over for another year we should
day, providing a way to
across all ArcelorMittal sites.
all remember Mr. Mittal’s closing
systematically spot hazards
remarks from the day’s video:
relating to the day’s three specific Special celebrations
safety topics.
The day was also an occasion “don’t only say it, implement it.”
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ArcelorMittal steel in record-breaking
mega bridges
Starting with the ‘New NY bridge’ project, we look at how our steel is helping to replace a
mega-structure over the Hudson River in the U.S. state of New York. In Norway, we look at the
incredible ‘sky bridge’ and its growing army of fans, while in Mexico we celebrate the use of
ArcelorMittal steel in a bridge that’s helped to make journeys through the Sierra Madre mountains safer.
ArcelorMittal employees involved
with this project is well over 1,000
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employees. With a project this
size, involvement starts right from
‘Bridge to last a lifetime’
the beginning.’’
Our U.S. plate mills in Burns
Harbor, Coatesville and
Supplying record-breaking
Conshohocken are supplying
bridges around the world
160,000 tons of high
More than 200,000 tons of
performance steel that will be
ArcelorMittal steel helped build
used in the unique, US$3.9bn
some remarkable new bridges
“New NY Bridge” project.
over the last two years. Impressive
The 3.1-mile twin span
contributions have been made to
cable-stayed bridge is the single
the world of mega-bridges:
largest bridge construction project Mexico, Venezuela, France,
in New York’s history, and the
Distribution Solutions,
largest transportation design-build Luxembourg – the list of
project to date in the United
ArcelorMittal teams and sites
States. The project involves
involved is almost as long as some
upgrading the Tappan Zee Bridge of the bridges our company
spanning the Hudson River
provided steel for.
between Rockland and
New on the list of the world’s
Westchester Counties in New
record-breaking bridges is the
York.
Hardanger bridge - or the
Plate mills are supplying their “Norway Sky Bridge” as it’s been
HPS70W high performance steel nicknamed. Our WireSolutions site
to two of the projects’ major steel in Bourg-en-Bresse, France,
fabricators, High Industries and
supplied special cable steel
Hirschfield Industries Bridge, for
hangers with cast steel sockets to
bridge and girder fabrication. A
link to the main cables holding up
significant amount of Burns Harbor this metal marvel.
material was also supplied to Berg
Southeast Asia’s longest
for the bridge pilings earlier in
bridge, the recently opened
2013.
24-km long Sultan Abdul Halim
“We are very pleased to have Muadzam Shah Bridge, comprises
been selected to provide our high a total of 11,105 tons of our steel
performance plate material for this pipes delivered by OSP – Oriental
major, historic infrastructure
Sheet Piling, part of Distribution
project,” said John Battisti, chief
Solutions - along with coating,
operating officer, ArcelorMittal
inner rings, driving shoes and
USA Plate. ‘’The number of
lifting lugs.
Stefan Stojadinovic
In Mexico, our Lázaro
Cárdenas site supplied 130,000
tons of steel for the corrugated
rods in the structure of the
Baluarte Bicentennial Bridge - the
highest cable-stayed bridge in the
world that is making travel
through the treacherous Mexican
mountain range, the Sierra Madre,
safer. In Venezuela, 6,000 tons of
our rebar is being used to build the
11km bridge over the Orinoco
River - the third longest bridge in
the world. Distribution Solutions’
business division international has
been coordinating the supply,
working in close collaboration with
our mill in Las Truchas, Mexico.
A water-view rendering of how the Tappan Zee Bridge will look when complete.
In continental Europe, last
year our Differdange plant in
Luxembourg delivered jumbo
beams more than 60m in length
for a new Deutsche Bahn rail
bridge in Dresden, Germany.
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Reinvesting in our people and assets
Continuous improvement is often associated with capturing value in an organization. Identifying and
eliminating loss and waste is one side of the continuous improvement coin, while the other is investment
and renewal. In 2014 ArcelorMittal Dofasco will commission two new state-of-the-art lines that will
keep our finishing operations at world class standards and enable our company to continue to provide a
diverse range of superior quality steels that are lighter, stronger and more sustainable.
The No.6 Galvanize line is a $120M investment that positions ArcelorMittal Dofasco to supply the growing demand for advanced high strength steels (AHSS) in the Automotive market segment. The line is in the heart
of the construction phase and is scheduled to begin commissioning in August.
ensure that we position ourselves
to operate at world class levels.
Investments bring technologically
advanced workplaces, increased
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health and safety, environmental
improvements like energy savings
as well as improved quality,
Since the economic crisis of 2008 efficiency and productivity.
Together, these improvements
and 2009, there has been an
solidify our ability to meet and
intensified effort around
exceed our customers’ needs for a
Continuous Improvement at
ArcelorMittal Dofasco. This effort diverse range of superior quality
steels that meet increasingly
has taken the form of traditional
“top down” improvement projects, narrow specifications and
tolerances.
such as AMD100, as well as
On that front, this year our
employee driven improvement,
finishing operations will get a lift
like World Class Manufacturing.
with the completion of two major
Overall, the results delivered
through continuous improvement investments. The No.3 Temper
Mill will replace both the 2-66 and
have been a big factor in our
5-56 Temper Mills and be online
ability to recover from the crisis,
and in fact to emerge a stronger, in September while the much
anticipated No. 6 Galvanize line
more productive and profitable
will replace our current No. 2
company. We’ve become the
Galvanize line and will be up and
number one performing steel
running in December. Both of
plant in North America and the
these new lines are located in the
number one in customer
Sheet Mill area of the plant,
satisfaction for 4 quarters
between the Main Office and
straight on the strength of our
Beach Road, on the east side off
people and on our relentless
pursuit to continuously improving Ottawa Street.
everything we do.
However, being at the top is No.3 Temper Mill –
September, 2014
not guaranteed. To stay there
Our new Temper Mill is a
requires a commitment to further
$33M investment and replaces
improve – committing to stop,
two older lines, creating a world
challenge and choose before
class processing stream for Cold
every task, finding waste and
eliminating it and performing with Roll Products. The line features
state-of-the-art automation that
excellence.
will result in superior quality and
throughput (800,000 tons per
North America’s number one
year). The line will improve our
performing steel plant
capability in elongation control,
Our goal for ArcelorMittal
shape control, surface
Dofasco is to continue to be the
characteristics and oiling.
Number One performing steel
The tempering process
plant in North America. A critical
element of this goal is to reinvest occurs after the steel has been
annealed. For Cold Roll products,
in our people and our assets to
Graham Reid,
Vice President,
Technology
tempering is the final process the
steel undergoes before going to
packaging and outside processing
(slitting, cut-to- length,
inspection, and tension leveling).
Tempering creates the desired
surface roughness, strip shape
and controls the mechanical
properties of the steel.
The Temper Mill construction
is scheduled to be completed in
late June, at which point
commissioning will take place
through to late September. Nearly
30 colleagues, from Engineering
Maintenance Technology and the
Cold Roll and Tin business unit,
have been working on the project
full time to support construction
and manufacturing integration
and to prepare for the
commissioning. The State Group is
the main construction contractor
on the job, with an average of 160
contractors on site each day. The
equipment for the project is being
supplied by Belgium based
Cockerill Maintenance &
Ingénierie’s (CMI) Metallurgy
division.
The line will be staffed with
employees who are currently
working on the 2-66 and 5-56
Temper Mills. Employees have
been undergoing operator skills
training in preparation to move to
the new mill, and will continue to
be trained through the
construction completion and
commissioning.
In Galvanizing, a protective
zinc coating is applied to our steel
in order to make the steel
corrosion resistant. This is done by
the hot-dip process, in which the
steel strip is submerged in a bath
of molten zinc.
The new Galvanizing line will
replace No.2 Galvanize Line, and
will see operators running the
latest galvanizing technology and
equipment. Steel coming off this
line includes galvanize and
galvanneal, coated hot roll and
cold roll for both Automotive and
Construction applications. No.6
Galvanize will also produce zinc
coated Dual Phase and Press
Hardenable Steel for Automotive
applications. The line is unique in
that it has an advanced furnace
capable of producing heavygauge Advanced High Strength
Steels and it also has inline
tempering and tension leveling for
high quality surface
characteristics and flatness.
The No.6 Galvanize line is in
the heart of the construction
phase and is scheduled to begin
commissioning in August. The first
coil from the line is expected in
December.
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco
project team is now approximately
40 strong. The new line’s Team
Leaders and Assistant Team
Leaders joined the group in April
and are preparing the training
material for operators in
conjunction with Mohawk College.
The operating team is expected to
begin in late May so that they are
trained for the start of
commissioning.
Like the Temper Mill, the
equipment is being supplied by
Belgium based Cockerill
Maintenance & Ingénierie’s (CMI)
Metallurgy division. Construction
is being done by Matrix NAC
(formerly Kvaerner) and more
than 325 construction workers
are on site for two shifts each day.
No.6 Galvanize
– December 2014
This $120M investment
positions ArcelorMittal Dofasco to
supply the growing demand for
advanced high strength steels
Our new No.3 Temper Mill is a $33M investment and replaces two older lines, creating a world class
(AHSS) in the Automotive market processing stream for Cold Roll Products. Construction on the mill is scheduled to be completed in late June,
segment.
at which point commissioning will take place through to late September.
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Managing and controlling risk
For outstanding Health and Safety performance it isn’t always about eliminating risk. It’s about making
sure we identify and control risks through Stop. Challenge. Choose.
Peter Bailey
[email protected]
Every April, ArcelorMittal
facilities around the group hold a
Health and Safety Day engaging
in exercises that reinforce our
number one priority. Last year at
Dofasco, Stop. Challenge.
Choose. was launched to mark
the occasion. Billed as a program
that would help achieve our next
performance breakthrough, Stop.
Challenge. Choose. delivered –
taking hold across the company,
in a year that saw our best year
of health and safety performance
ever. As we celebrated this year’s
Global Health and Safety Day on
April 28, many of our
conversations were about how to
maintain this achievement and
get even better. After all, like all
things at ArcelorMittall Dofasco,
our Health and Safety success is
founded in our focus on
continuous improvement. Our
“specialty” has become, and must
remain, our ability to identify
risks and reduce them to the
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Thanks to feedback from an employee, this handrail in Batch Anneal was extended all the way up the stairs creating a safer passage for all.
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lowest possible level - always
looking for the next improvement
in everything we do.
Each year there are
hundreds of examples of teams
finding ways to make our
environment and work even safer.
Recently, we’ve seen two
examples where an ongoing risk
was identified and actions were
taken to better manage it. In the
end, it’s not always about
eliminating risk — it’s about
making sure we have controlled
it.
the crosswalk’s close proximity to
the intersection of Ottawa and
Burlington streets, the traffic
light was unexpected for many
drivers, and vehicular traffic has
been seen running red lights,
narrowly missing pedestrians.
In February, a number of
near misses were reported which
led to agreement by the
Executive Team and Quality
Management Council to devise
more appropriate controls. The
first step was moving employee
parking closer to the Ottawa and
Burlington St. intersection so
Batch Anneal
employees could cross at the
In Batch Anneal, all
traditional city intersection. This
staircases have safety handrails. large and well identified
But as one employee pointed out, intersection provides more
the handrails don’t always start
consistent traffic behavior and
right at the top, or finish right at expectations for both
the bottom. With this feedback, pedestrians and drivers,
the local leadership team
especially when compared to the
investigated the state of all
previously used special crossstairwells and found that six
walk so often missed by drivers.
posed a tripping or falling hazard While there will always be a risk
due to three feet of missing rail
associated in any pedestrian and
on either end of the stairs. From vehicle interaction, risk is better
there it was agreed that the
managed at the Burlington and
previous safety system design
Ottawa St. intersection because
inadequately managed the risk
drivers and pedestrians alike have
and the stairs in Batch Anneal
greater awareness of the
would be safer with extended
potential hazards (expectation of
handrails. Within weeks, new
pedestrians crossing and
extensions were welded in all six oncoming multi-directional traffic
locations. Thanks Rick Oatway,
etc). Work is underway with the
Steve Mikulin, and everyone
city to identify further
involved for making Stop.
improvement opportunities to
Challenge. Choose. part of your
increase safety for our employees
mindset.
that cross at various intersections
on their way to and from the job
Main Office Parking
as well as to evaluate
The Main Office’s North
enhancements to Dofasco’s
Parking Lot had been cause for
property to improve the
concern as employees crossed
pedestrian crossing experience.
busy Burlington St. at a special
This transition required
pedestrian crosswalk installed by compromise and action from all
the City of Hamilton. Because of involved.
Health and Safety
Wasn’t that a…winter?
The Winter of 2013 - 2014 was the coldest in 20 years according to Environment Canada. In Hamilton, it
brought everything from rain storms and flooding to ice and record low temperatures. For ArcelorMittal
Dofasco it challenged our people and our equipment, but in the end, perseverance and patience got us through.
Mongolia), this past winter saw
temperatures dive to the coldest
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we’ve seen in 20 years. Even
more stunning is that the winter
of 2011 – 2012 was the third
The winter of 2013 – 2014 was a warmest weather since record
season to remember and one
keeping began in 1948. It was a
we’re sure to talk about for years major swing, and perhaps a shock
to come. In casual conversations to system of the people and
there are many “I’ve never seen
equipment of ArcelorMittal
anything like it” statements and
Dofasco.
even more “I’m glad it’s over”
Sean Donnelly, VP
sentiments.
Manufacturing, says he hasn’t
While we expect cold
seen anything like it in his
weather given that Canada is the 32-years at ArcelorMittal
second coldest country in the
Dofasco. “This doesn’t affect just
world (after Russia, and ahead of manufacturing operations,” he
Marie Verdun
Material Handling and Logistics faced many challenges through the
winter months. One of them was ice and snow build-up on slabs.
Despite the group’s winter procedure to reduce the number of slabs
that haulers carry at one time, there were still challenges handling the
wet and slick materials.
says. “This affects everyone:
Material Handling and Logistics
moving materials and product
around the plant, Metallurgy
employees taking samples, Plant
Stores employees making
deliveries, Commercial employees
trying to visit customers and
everyone navigating to and from
work are just some examples.
From my perspective, everyone
muscled through despite the
challenges. It was a tremendous
effort and most importantly, we
did it without any significant
accidents or injuries.”
While there are many
examples of the effects of the
weather, he says there were two
events that stand out. The first
was a flooded roof on a
powerhouse in primary
manufacturing which briefly took
down all three coke plants and
blast furnaces. One of the blast
furnaces was chilled (meaning the
liquid iron cannot be tapped out
of it). “That took some heroics
and 48 hours to get it going
again,” says Sean. The second
major event was the first round of
the Polar Vortex that hit in early
January. It was the cold that
wrecked havoc on pipes, material,
belts and people. The prolonged
deep freeze also resulted in 90
per cent of the Great Lakes being
under ice, the second largest
amount ever recorded, which
provided challenges to the start
of the shipping season and
slowing deliveries of raw materials
including iron ore and coal.
This icy scene at the Hot Mill Mixing Station was typical during the winter. At the Mixing Station natural gas
and air are combined to produce a fuel for the Reheat Furnaces when Coken Oven Gas supply is not
sufficient.
The net result of the
weather impact? While the
efforts of employees to
troubleshoot, repair and manage
through the elements minimized
the impact, there was a need to
purchase slabs to make up for our
shortfall. The impact continued
through the thaw of the
tremendous build up of ice.
Despite these challenges the
performance of the company
remains quite strong.
As Sean wrote in a thank you
to the manufacturing teams,
“[We would] like to extend our
appreciation to each of you for
enduring the hardships of
working through these tough
conditions. With your efforts and
attention to safety you have once
again demonstrated the true
meaning of “Our Strength is Our
People.”
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Meet Taylor Steel, a key customer and supplier for
ArcelorMittal Dofasco and an important partner
in preparing for the steel markets of the future.
Jeff Goddard
[email protected]
requirements. Superior surface
quality and innovative steel grades
has set your company apart from
most of its competition.
Taylor Steel, headquartered in
Q: On your website it states:
Stoney Creek, is one of
“What matters most is our ability
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s premier
to process and deliver the best
service centre customers as well quality, steel product to our
as our premier processing supplier. customers, on time, at the least
The firm, which has six facilities,
possible cost.” How does
processes our steel according to
ArcelorMittal Dofasco help you
end-product specifications for
reach those goals?
manufacturers across North
A: Key to a smooth supply
America.
chain is to start with a consistent
A customer and supplier to
supply and quality of product.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco since it
From there, we constantly refine
began in 1967, Taylor Steel offers our process to eliminate wasted
slitting, tension leveling, cut-tomovements or inefficiencies. Any
length, inspection and storage
deviation from the optimal
services. Taylor is family-owned
process will add cost.
and its customers include
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s on-time
automotive makers, construction
delivery is critical for us to reach
and manufacturing companies as
our goals.
well as appliance manufacturers.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s
Q: Supplying high quality
Commercial and Quality teams
work very closely with Taylor Steel steel is obviously the number one
role ArcelorMittal Dofasco plays in
to ensure that our products and
services help to keep Taylor Steel supporting Taylor Steel. Are there
at the forefront of service centres. other Dofasco services that you
utilize and rely on to ensure your
Taylor Steel also offers custom
customer satisfaction and
processing to us as a form of
innovation
sub-contracted
objectives are
service in order to « Taylor Steel has
help us better
always had a strong met?A:
serve our
ArcelorMittal
deep-rooted
customers. Ours is
Dofasco’s ‘S in
a relationship that
commitment to
Motion
began on trust
presentation’ in
quality, technical
and a handshake,
2011 is an
and which has
innovation, and
example of an
grown over time.
impactful event.
service to
Taylor is well
Following your
known for the
ArcelorMittal
presentation we
investments the
were convinced
company has
Dofasco. »
of the lasting
made and its
– John MacDonald, need for
innovative
Advanced High
technologies
Taylor Steel
coupled with
Strength Steel
outstanding products and service. and embarked on engineering new
Taylor prides itself on offering
equipment capable of satisfying
services to support us as if they
your/our customer’s future needs.
are a seamless extension of our
Commissioned in January 2013,
own operations.
we will be on a 3 Shift rotation in
In response to the growing
the coming months.
demand for Advanced High
Strength Steel (AHSS), Taylor Steel
Q: What are the qualities you
installed a new AHSS slitter in
are looking for in choosing steel
2013 that can efficiently slit AHSS suppliers?
according to customer
A: In addition to consistency
requirements. At a recent event to of supply, quality, and fair price,
show off the slitter, company
the breadth of products and
owner Mike Taylor noted that the grades available are important as
firm was the only service centre in are proximity to our plants and
North America to have this
the financial health of the supplier.
advanced machinery and
capability.
Q:How can ArcelorMittal
The new technology, along
Dofasco help Taylor Steel prepare
with existing state-of-the-art
for future market demands?
processing equipment and the
A: Environmental
company’s ability to process all of requirements and competing
our steel products, means that
non-steel products will play a
Taylor Steel is a valuable customer larger role in our steel future.
and partner for ArcelorMittal
Perhaps more than ever open
Dofasco.
communication with the
Recently Taylor President and
specifications of future grades of
CEO John MacDonald spoke with
steel needs to be done. As we ask
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together and how we can continue steel products to be more
to provide the best products and formable and higher strength (at
the same time), unique challenges
services in the industry.
John thank you for talking to will be presented to those who
process the steel. Communication
us to explain what you look for
will be the key!
when selecting a steel
manufacturer and your
Q: What do you want
experiences in working with our
ArcelorMittal Dofasco employees
team.
Q: We’ve been doing business to know about Taylor Steel and
your work with our company?
together for a long time. What is
A: Taylor Steel has always
the key to a successful 47-year
had a strong deep-rooted
partnership?
commitment to quality, technical
A: Both companies have
innovation, and service to
always been philosophically and
ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Regardless
culturally aligned. I believe this is
what has provided the foundation of the market cycle, Taylor Steel
for a unique spirit of cooperation. has proven that it will guarantee
Consistently satisfying customer the necessary processing
capacities to satisfy your most
needs/wants gives us both the
demanding customer. Similarly, on
longevity.
the steel purchase side, Taylor
Steel has been a consistent
Q: Are there services or
long-standing customer of your
products that ArcelorMittal
Dofasco provides that make your value added products. This
relationship with us unique?
reciprocity of business, together
A: Similar to ArcelorMittal
Taylor Steel is both a customer and supplier to ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Headquartered in Stoney Creek on Arvin Avenue (top), the company is
with a spirit of cooperation, will
Dofasco, we too strive to satisfy strengthen us for the many
well known for the investments it has made, including in this recent Advanced High Strength Steel slitter (middle). Taylor Steel is family owned
your/our customer’s most critical challenges to come.
and its customers include automotive makers, construction and manufacturing companies as well as appliance manufacturers.
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Hauling in the hardware
March and April 2014 saw ArcelorMittal win some of the industry’s most significant awards
for the Automotive sector, including from Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Automotive News.
From customer satisfaction and quality, innovation and supply chain partnership to young talent,
our company came out on top.
The recognition was kick-started in
March with Ford Motor Company’s
number one Business Unit Review
rating for ArcelorMittal. The
ratings are conducted twice each
year in 8 categories that cover
quality, delivery, commercial and
technical areas. ArcelorMittal has
achieved and maintained its
number one position overall since
2011. The success is not by
chance, as Peter Bilenki, Global
Account Manager for Ford shares
the strategy behind the success:
“Specific action plans are
strategically developed to address
deficiencies, as well as improve
overall performance in areas where
we already excel. There are core
teams that focus on various
aspects of the rating, but the
success is attributed to the entire
organization. Quality and delivery
account for 50 per cent of the
rating and success can only be
achieved by the focus to detail
throughout the manufacturing,
quality and commercial
departments. The same goes for
our technical group that is focused
on co-engineering projects, cost
savings and product development.”
In early April, General Motors
also acknowledged ArcelorMittal
for its outstanding products and
services by honouring the
company with the 2013 Supplier
of the Year award and the
Overdrive Award. The Overdrive is
one of only four awards given to
suppliers that go above and
beyond to bring exceptional,
unprecedented supplier value to
GM. In a news release, Grace
Lieblein, GM vice president, Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain
reinforced ArcelorMittal’s support
for GM: “Our suppliers play an
important role in helping GM
deliver compelling vehicles to our
customers. ArcelorMittal has an
outstanding track record for
consistently meeting our business
needs, while also supporting our
cultural priorities.”
The sweep was completed
with two coveted Automotive
News Premier Automotive
Suppliers’ Contribution to
Excellence Awards (PACE) won in
partnership with Honda and Magna
for the development of the world’s
first laser-welded, hot-stamped
door ring (the steel that the door
closes into). The ring, which can be
found in the 2014 Acura MDX,
contributed to significant weight
savings as well as improved safety.
Rounding out the Automotive
sweep was the naming of
Hamilton’s Erin Wormald (Product
Research, Automotive
Applications) to the Automotive
News 40 Under 40 list. The annual
list honours the brightest rising
stars in North America’s
Automotive OEM and supplier
industry. Erin was recognized for
her work with Toyota including
leading the rollout of the S-in
motion suite of Automotive steels
and solutions (see page 7, Awards
and Accolades).
The awards recognize the
efforts and achievement of
everyone at ArcelorMittal and are
a testament to our core belief that
Our strength is people™.
Congratulations!
Our recent recognition from both Ford and General Motors is a nod to our entire ArcelorMittal Dofasco team – from managing the delivery of raw materials to putting the finishing galvanizing touches on our
automotive steels and everything that happens in between, every step of the process is key to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Recently, (top photo) employees from Material Handling and
Logistics and Commercial Automotive got together at No.1 Dock to mark our role in the recent Ford Number One Business Unit Review rating. Behind them, an Algoma Central vessel unloads iron ore destined for the
Blast Furnaces. (from left): Dan Harding and Tim Henderson (Automotive Sales), Anand Joseph (MH&L Technology), Ron Howard (Automotive Sales), Scott Baylis (MH&L Technology), Peter Bozzo (Automotive Sales),
Jerry Pruden (MH&L Maintenance), Krystal Legge (Automotive Sales), Robb Freeman (MH&L Technology), Claire Campbell (Automotive Sales), Adam Roberge (MH&L Maintenance), Kim Hillis (Automotive Sales),
Fernando Toito, Pat Coward, and Darrel Gilbertson (MH&L Operations) and Joe Venema (Automotive Sales). Meanwhile (lower photo) some of the DSG team members welcomed representatives of Commercial
Automotive that work with General Motors to commemorate our role in the recent GM Supplier of the Year and Overdrive awards. The steel behind the group are coils destined for use in exposed Automotive
applications. Front row (from left): Nupura Krishnamoorthy and Ron Howard (Automotive Sales), Peter Bennett (DSG Operations), Roy Oomenn (DSG Technology), Cheryl Whiteman, Krystal Legge and Valerie Blezius
(Automotive Sales), Murray Reid (DSG Operations), Joe Venema (Automotive Sales), Spenser Balint and Miles Oreskovic (DSG Operations) and Scott Wyatt (DSG Controls). Back row (from left): Barry Maccaskill
(Market Development), Brent Massey (Automotive Sales), Steve MacKenzie (DSG Operations), Tony Diiorio and Mike Williams (DSG Operations), Peter Lewis (DSG Equipment Reliability Specialist), Jerry Johnson (DSG
Exposed Specialist), Nick Kriln (DSG Electrical), Mark Craig (DSG Operations), Shawn Simpson and Dan Dooley (Automotive Sales), Carl McDougall (DSG Maintenance) and Dan Evans (DSG Process Reliability).
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Awards and Accolades
The achievements and milestones of ArcelorMittal Dofasco and its employees.
Society of Hamilton and Halton’s
Walk for Memories. Bob raised
$12,600 for the Society through
collecting returnable bottles and
cans. Bob says he has collection
containers in apartment buildings
and long term care facilities and has
been active with the Society for a
number of years. The Alzheimer
Society of Hamilton and Halton,
established in 1981, exists to
alleviate the personal and social
consequences of Alzheimer Disease
and related disorders in the regions
of Hamilton and Halton.
colleagues. Go Kirsten! Go
Canada!
Erin Wormald (Product Research,
Automotive Applications) was
named to the Automotive News 40
Under 40 Automakers and Suppliers
list. The headline for the magazine’s
April 7, 2014 story was “Saluting
the next generation of leaders.” Erin
is a Professional Engineer and
program manager with
ArcelorMittal Global R&D, based at
ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Erin’s
current role is to provide technical
support to select automotive OEMs
and part suppliers. She works
Don MacVicar (Commercial) will
closely with ArcelorMittal customer
be inducted in to the Hamilton
Sports Hall of Fame in September Toyota Engineering and
this year. Don, a powerlifter, set 38 Manufacturing America , playing a
key role in the drive to reach the
Canadian powerlifting records
between 1978 and 1983 and won CAFÉ standards of 54.5 mpg by
2025. To that end, Erin was
five provincial championships and
four national titles. Being inducted responsible for the roll-out of
along with Don are Larry Bastedo ArcelorMittal’s S-in motion at
Toyota Technical Center, which was
(Athlete/Builder - Motor Racing),
the first glimpse of the company’s
Mark Towers (Cokemaking, second from right) had the opportunity of a lifetime when he travelled to Sochi, Russia to watch his daughter Kirsten David Hart (Athlete/Builder (far right) compete in the Olympic figure skating pairs competition. Here’s a glimpse of Mark in Canada House showing off Kirsten’s silver medal Water Polo), Bob Krouse (Athlete/ light-weighting achievement in
North America. Over her 13 years
Builder – Football), Irene
with (from left) coach Chris Wirtz, daughter Katie, wife Sherry, Linda Moscovitch, Kirsten’s skating partner Dylan Moscovitch, and Kirsten.
MacDonald (Athlete – Diving) and with ArcelorMittal, Erin has held
roles in Forming, providing
Kitch MacPherson (Builder –
In February, the Canadian Blood In March, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Solidarity Holidays 2014 program. brought home two firsts at the
customers with support in forming
Basketball).
was selected as a finalist for
This once-in-a-lifetime program
2013 Special Olympics World
Services Agency presented
strain analysis, Early Vendor
offers ArcelorMittal employees the Games in South Korea capturing
ArcelorMittal Dofasco with its Horizon Utilities 2014 Energy
Kirsten Moore-Towers (daughter Involvement, die development and
Savings
Champions
awards.
The
opportunity
to
spend
part
of
their
gold
in
the
Ladies
Dance
and
Partners for Life Award. The
the qualification of ArcelorMittal
annual vacation volunteering in a
Freeskate. Established in 1965, the of Mark Towers, Cokemaking)
honour recognizes organizations awards recognize companies that
represented Canada at the Sochi
products as well as in Metallurgy,
for meeting and exceeding their have made a significant contribution Foundation project overseas. Jeff is Ontario Sport Awards are the
Winter Olympics in February.
conducting failure investigations.
to
energy
conservation
and
demand
on
tap
to
travel
to
Liberia
to
join
a
highest
recognition
for
sport
annual blood donation goals.
Kirsten,
2011
Canada
national
Erin is also a course instructor at
management. Horizon Utilities
volunteer work project, while Phil
excellence in the province.
Reflecting their dedication to
champion, is a pairs skater. She and McMaster University teaching
acknowledgment
included
the
will
be
off
to
Poland.
To
learn
more
those in need, our employees
former skating partner Dylan
“Theory & Practice of Steel
about the Solidarity Holiday
Jackie Leung (Research and
made 792 donations of blood in following: “Arcelor Mittal Dofasco
Moscovitch won silver in the team Products Manufacturing – Making
has
one
of
the
most
innovative,
Program
or
about
any
upcoming
Development)
won
the
2013. This very personal and
event, and placed 5th in the pairs Steel Useful.”
productive and empowered
Team Orange projects, contact
Brimacombe Continuous Casting
precious gift helped dozens of
free skate and 6th in the pairs
workforces
in
North
America.
The
Richard
Do
Couto
at
richard.do.
Course
Award
for
2014.
Jackie
patients recover from surgery,
short program. The pair train out
Mike Zivanovich (Hot Mill) won a
F.H. Sherman Recreation and
[email protected].
started at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in of the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating bronze medal in the combined 3 lift
accidents or prolonged illnesses.
Learning Centre was formed in
May 2013 and is a researcher
Club. Kirsten’s dad Mark, a Pipe
event at the Canadian Powerlifting
Congratulations donors!
1943 as part of ArcelorMittal’s
Dofasco Skating Club’s Tim
specializing in the area of
Fitter Equipment Specialist, is a
Championships. Mike put up some
commitment to their employees
Goodacre and Sara McKelvie were continuous casting. As part of his
33-year employee. Mark and wife impressive numbers in the 120kg+
For the first time on record
and their community to promote
both named as finalists for the
development he attended the
Sherry watched Kirsten make her classic (no supportive gear) class
suppliers and contractors of
wellness and sports and to provide 2013 Ontario Sport Award in the
Brimacombe continuous casting
way through the skating ranks
with a 633 lb squat, 474 lb bench
ArcelorMittal Dofasco achieved learning activities for families. The Male and Female Athete with a
course. Upon completion, students from an early age and had a
press, and 606 lb dead lift. Mike’s
one full year without a lost time [Centre’s] gymnasium was
Disability categories respectfully.
are encouraged to submit a report glimpse of her ambition when at 7 bronze comes after a gold medal
injury. The milestone occurred on retrofitted with the replacement of Tim, the 2013 Special Olympics
on how they have applied what
she declared “I’m going to skate for winning performance in last year’s
February 11th and days without 1,000 watt metal halide lights with Canada Male Athlete of the Year
they’ve learned in the course. The
Canada at the Olympics!” When
competition. Mike Whiting
a lost time injury are still
new 160 watt LED fixtures, to save competed in the 2013 Special
Course Award recognizes the best Sherry explained that not everyone (Automotive Sales), also a gold
accumulating (as of publishing
28 kilowatts and 151,080 kilowatt Olympics World Games in South
report. Jackie’s report included his can make it, Kirsten’s reply was
medalist in 2013, just missed the
time)! Through an emphasis on
hours of energy annually.”
Korea and placed first in both the
slab analysis work as part of a team “Well, somebody has to mom and top 5 in this year’s competition for
outreach and accountability
men’s singles and pairs
investigating a breakout at the
why can’t it be me?” Mark says
the 83kg max classic category with
combined with an increased
Congratulations to Jeff Aultman
competitions. Sara, 2013 Special
continuous caster.
“She got to live her dream” and he a 6th place finish. Mike’s lifts
vigilance from all employees in
(Information Systems) and Phil
Olympics Ontario Female Athlete of
brought a little bit of that dream
included a personal best squat of
‘treating third parties like our
Retiree Robert Macdonald
Read (CTS HVAC Maintenance) on the year, was also awarded the
back to ArcelorMittal Dofasco
452 lbs, as well as a 320 lb bench
own’ – together we have
(Masonry) was the largest
being selected by the ArcelorMittal 2013 Achievement award for the
when he was able to show off
press and 524 lb dead lift. Congrats
achieved a major step forward.
to both Mikes!
Foundation to participate in the
Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame. She fundraiser for The Alzheimer
Kirsten’s silver medal to his
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Employee Donations Fund campaign
Generations of ArcelorMittal Dofasco
employees have made a difference
through the Employee Donations Fund.
The Employee Donations Fund has embarked on a campaign to have everyone at ArcelorMittal Dofasco
participate by donating bi-weekly. The Corporate Community Investment Fund Committee has also
gotten behind the campaign, pledging to match all new or increased donations for 2014, up to $100,000.
employee – for all of us to
participate in the Employee
Donations Fund and work
[email protected]
together to continue the legacy
of the approximately 50,000
people who have worked at
Dofasco over our more than 100
For more than 70 years,
year history. We want to ensure
employees have been
that we continue to invest in our
contributing to the Employee
community now and in the future.
Donations Fund (EDF) at
There are more than 35 per
Dofasco. Through our donations,
cent of employees participating
more than $40 million has been
in the EDF and the campaign to
invested in our Hamilton,
increase that number to 100 per
Burlington and Niagara area
communities. Last year, the EDF cent kicked off on March 4th and
will run through to the beginning
invested more than $400,000
of June. Becoming a member is
into our community.
easy and when we all contribute a
From breakfast programs
little, it adds up to a lot. When
and camp opportunities to
you fill out a payroll deduction
funding for community
form, your bi-weekly donation
organizations, employees have
will automatically be made in your
created a legacy of making a
name. Your donations are tracked
difference and changing lives.
The goal of our Membership for you on your T4 slip for easy
claiming at income tax time. The
Campaign is to engage every
Shannon Clark,
Campaign Co-Chair
Employee Donations Fund does
not charge any administration
fees so all of your donations are
provided directly to the charities
the EDF supports. The Employee
Donations Fund is administered
by the elected members of the
Fund Advisory Committee.
Please consider helping us
continue this legacy of
community giving. Consider
becoming a member of the
Employee Donations Fund and
joining the generations of
employees who have made a
difference. Sign a pledge card and
make a commitment to make a
difference. If you are already
involved, share with others why
you are a member and encourage
them to sign up too.
To learn more contact one of
the campaign co-chairs: Ron
Bannister (ext. 6555) or Shannon Diana Wong prepares food in the Wesley Urban Ministries kitchen. The Employee Donations Fund presented
Clark (ext. 2035).
Wesley and five other local foodbanks with $10,000 each just in time for the Easter holiday.
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Snapshots!
The people, places and events of ArcelorMittal Dofasco
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System names atrium after ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Patients and visitors can enjoy the new, bright and inviting “ArcelorMittal Dofasco Atrium” at the recently opened St. Joseph’s West 5th Integrated Mental Health Campus. The hospital named the atrium after receiving
a grant from the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Community Investment Fund and it was officially opened (above left) in February by Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario.
Team Orange helps build housing for deserving local families
Team Orange volunteers donated their skills, time and enthusiasm to help build Habitat for Humanity’s Burton Street Project this spring. Their efforts continue the tradition of Team Orange being one of the biggest
volunteer partners for the organization with more than 2000 volunteer hours put towards building homes over the past three years. In addition, ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Investment Fund has
been one of Hamilton’s Habitat for Humanity’s largest benefactors. In support of the program, Cheryl Brookes-Gratton (Treasury), demonstrates her craftsmanship and installs a stud on a safety beam. Meanwhile, Phil
Read (HVAC) cuts a floor board as Gord Eaves (Commercial) looks on.
Team Orange puts their taste buds
to the test for charity
Team Orange turns house into home
for hospital visitors
Team Orange members volunteered their time and talents to help Bereaved Families of Ontario with their
largest fundraiser event of the year, the Dads 4 Dads Ultimate Chef Competition. Amateur home chefs
compete against each other to win the best-tasting dish. Our volunteers helped set up cooking booths, tasted
the entries and promoted awareness of the event to support Bereaved Families of Ontario, Hamilton and
Burlington. Joining Team Orange to help entertain the crowd was the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Pipe Band which
performed throughout the competition. Putting their taste buds to good use are (from left): Richard Aranha
(Hot Mill Technology), Cody Lynch (Human Resources) and Greg McFarlane (Cold Roll / Tin Technology).
Building on their construction skills, Team orange volunteers added personal touches to the Mark Preece House
in late February. Named in honour of Dr. Mark Preece, a respected physician who died in 1997 at only 38 years
of age, this hospital family house is a “home away from home” for families of critical care patients being treated
at Hamilton area hospitals. This accessible and affordable accommodation provides hope and healing for
families who are from out of town and are experiencing stressful and uncertain circumstances regarding the
health of their hospitalized loved ones. Team Orange helped setup guest rooms and common area spaces on
the homes new second floor. The new second floor addition was made possible by a grant from ArcelorMittal
Dofasco’s Corporate Community Investment Fund. Here, Brian Roberts (Health and Safety) installs a wall plug
which will hold a mirror in one of the family guest rooms while Jim Murray (Health and Safety) looks on.
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Giving the gift of life and offering
support to colleagues in need
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco honours community partners
Recognizing that it takes a team to build and sustain a community, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, presents its
annual United Way Community Builder Award to honour those who have made an impact for the United
Way. This year, Katharine Short (Treasury) presented TD Financial Group of Hamilton Region with the
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Community Builder Award for their support of the 2013 United Way Campaign.
At the ceremony were (from left): Len Lifchus (United Way), Brian Ferguson (United Way Campaign Chair,
Burlington), Cosimo Mazzaferro (TD Canada Trust), Katharine (Treasury), Jiuliano Ciardelli (TD Canada
Trust) and Richard Koroscil (United Way Campaign Chair, Hamilton).
Annual Spring tulip sale for The Lung Association
At a recent Blood Donor clinic on site, we had a special ambassador join us. Connor McGee, 20, son of Kim
McGee (Cokemaking) benefitted from donated blood as he battled a brain tumour in 2011. Connor wore
his beads of bravery to the clinics which symbolize all of the procedures he endured during his treatment.
He talked with donors and acts as a spokesperson for Canadian Blood Services Bravery Bead Program.
Kim’s colleagues hosted a BBQ to raise funds for the family to help with the treatments and offered
support throughout. Kim says: “I lived at McMaster Hospital with him for many days. Connor said to me ‘If
I’m here then you are here too Mom’ so I slept in a cot by his bed. I think it was around 97 days in total that
we slept at the hospital. Everyone at work was absolutely wonderful and gave me any kind of support I
needed. I was able to attend all of Connor’s visits with the oncologists and I was with him for all Radiation
and Chemo treatments.” Connor’s cancer has been in remission for 22 months.
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Each year, ArcelorMittal Dofasco welcomes spring with a tulip sale to raise funds for The Lung Association,
McMaster Region. The association recommends purchasing tulips because they are non-allergenic and
low fragrance, which means they can be enjoyed by everybody, including those with lung diseaseCanada’s most prevalent chronic illness. Proceeds from Tulip Day fund the Ontario Lung Association’s
mission to provide research programs as well as helping people with lung diseases. Supporting the cause
are (from left): Janet Czepiel (Automotive Sales) and Don MacVicar (Construction Sales) as they purchase
tulips from Sandy Lee (The Lung Association, McMaster Region).
Corporate Responsibility
Three cheers for Team Orange!
Our community spirit was in full force on Sunday, March 30 when 109 Team Orange members took to the
streets to walk, run, and race for their Personal Best and St. Joseph’s Healthcare.
Richard Do Couto
[email protected]
It all began three years ago, when a
group of Team Orange members ran
in the Around the Bay Road Race.
The day has since grown into an
impressive annual display of support
for St. Joseph’s Healthcare. This
year, Team Orange had the largest
corporate team at the race with 109
runners and raised $23,000 for St.
Joseph’s Healthcare.
Team Orange members came
together to set many personal bests,
while having a great time watching
others finish, enjoying the post race
reception and taking the time to be
together.
Thank you to everyone who
braved the early spring weather and
ran in the 5km, 30km or relay teams
and to those who cheered on Team
Terry Phillips (Coke Maintenance) brought home a strong 5 km
Orange on from the sidelines. And,
congratulations to the entire team on performance.
another outstanding effort and result!
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Brian Nelson (Research) was among more than 30 Team Orange members competing in the 30 km race
either individually or as part of a relay team. Here teammate Mike Stiller (Consuming Industries Products)
who completed the 15 km leg of the two person relay congratulates Brian on his finish.
Ours was the largest corporate team in the 2014 Around the Bay Road Race in support of St. Joseph’s Healthcare. We had 109 enthusiastic racers, runners and walkers!
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Global News in Brief
In Passing
Vytautas Beniusis, on January
11, 2014, at the age of 94.
Vytautas worked in the Blast
Furnaces and retired in 1985 with
29 years of service.
Laura Brydges, on February
17, 2014, at the age of 61.
Laura worked in Purchase Order
Fulfillment and retired in 2007
with 32 years of service.
Rudolph Cortiula, on January 8,
2014, at the age of 79. Rudolph
worked in the Works Office and
retired in 1991 with 36 years of
service.
Dusan Cucuz, on February 2,
2014, at the age of 68. Dusan
worked in Personnel - Cleaning
Services and retired in 2008 with
38 years of service.
Kenneth Dickinson, on March 7,
2014, at the age of 62. Kenneth
worked in Cranes and retired in
2012 with 37 years of service.
Steven Gilmour, on February 24,
2014, at the age of 58. Steven
worked in Masonry and retired in
2012 with 38 years of service.
Erna Healey, on February 12,
2014, at the age of 65. Erna
worked in Order Planning and
retired in 2008 with 41 years of
service.
John Krasevec, on January 29,
2014, at the age of 71. John
worked in Primary Services Electrical and retired in 2006 with
21 years of service.
Edward Kusmierz, on January
24, 2014, at the age of 83.
Edward worked in the Blast
Furnaces and retired in 1991 with
40 years of service.
Raymond Laurin, on March 9,
2014, at the age of 77. Raymond
worked in Cranes - Hot Mill and
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retired in 1991 with 36 years of
service.
Claude Lortie, on March 8,
2014, at the age of 79. Claude
worked in CS - Mobile Repair and
retired in 1992 with 22 years of
service.
Mary Madjeruh, on February
20, 2014, at the age of 79.
Mary worked in MHS - Cleaning
Services and retired in 1998 with
22 years of service.
Arthur Mair, on January 15,
2014, at the age of 86. Arthur
worked in the Electrical Repair
Shop and retired in 1986 with 38
years of service.
Michael Martin, on February 20,
2014, at the age of 83. Michael
worked in Material Handling Transportation Services and retired
in 1991 with 22 years of service.
Thomas McDavid, on February
2, 2014, at the age of 73.
Thomas worked in Steel Castings Electrical and retired in 1992 with
24 years of service.
Peter Metzner, on November
12, 2013, at the age of 73. Peter
worked in the Hot Mill - Grinding
OPS and retired in 2005 with 21
years of service.
John Moore, on January 25,
2014, at the age of 78. John
worked in Steel Casting Production
Control and retired in 1991 with
31 years of service.
Bernard Morelli, on January 14,
2014, at the age of 71. Bernard
worked in Marketing and retired in
1993 with 24 years of service.
Martin Nehre, on January 11,
2014, at the age of 69. Martin
worked in Cold Mill - Services and
retired in 2009 with 37 years of
service.
David Rayment, on January 10,
2014, at the age of 72. David
worked in Cold Mill and retired in
1992 with 30 years of service.
Albert Reynolds, on February
1, 2014, at the age of 81. Albert
worked in Personnel - Security
and retired in 1992 with 28 years
of service.
Roy Sanders, on January 28,
2014, at the age of 78. Roy
worked in Cold Mill and retired
in 1992 with 21 years of
service.
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*Correction: William Skinner,
on November 5, 2013, at the
age of 97. William worked in the
Production Planning Department
and retired in 1981 with 42 years
of service, not in the Tin Mill as
previously reported.
Robert Tonner, on February 15,
2014, at the age of 67. Robert worked
in the Blast Furnaces and retired in
2007 with 35 years of service.
Bodo Von Massow, on January
16, 2014, at the age of 86. Bodo
worked in the Blast Furnaces and
retired in 1986 with 30 years of
service.
Recent Retirees
Congratulations to the following employees who recently
announced their retirements:
Rade Bijelich, with 36 years of
service, #1 CPCM - Team - OPS
Brent Cadeau, with 39 years of
service, Tin Mill - 56” Temper Mill
Adrian Carter, with 40 years of
service, MH&L
Michael Cheeseman, with 45
years of service, Automotive Sales
Douglas Marriott, with 39 years
of service, Galvanize Technology Customer Service
Steve McCarty, with 39 years
of service, CTS - FEBE - Electrical
Maintenance
Randy Petrachek, with 35 years
of service, Hot Band Inventory
Ken Cooper, with 36 years of
service, Cold Roll Products Rewind Line
John Rhora, with 37 years of
service, Utilities - Boilerhouse
Mech.PF
Ray Dibbley, with 44 years of
service, Supply Chain
Paul Smith, with 36 years of
service, #5 Galv (DSG)
Jim Dick, with 40 years of
service, P&CR Electrical
Robert Thomas, with 39 years of
service, CTS - FEFN Pipe Fitters
Ray Green, with 40 years of
service, Utilities - Distribution
Pipefitters
Bob Urquhart, with 38 years of
service, Tin Mill
Jerry Horvath, with 34 years of
service, Steel Construction
Guenther Klezok, with 30 years
of service, Tin Mill - Prep Line/
Tempering
Radovan Kuruc, with 35 years of
service, HVAC
Phil Wignall, with 40 years of
service, Central Shipping
Barbara Wilk-Ridge, with
39 years of service, I.T. Asset
Management
Howard Woods, with 44 years of
service, Commercial - Packaging
and Tubular Sales
Recreation
Gone fishing…
with the Dofasco Angling Club
Join the Relay for Life!
Once again, the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life
Relay will be held at our F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre.
The relay is a non-competitive 12-hour overnight fundraising event
with a festival-like atmosphere that can be enjoyed regardless of age
or fitness level! The Centre’s staff is encouraging employees and retirees to
consider entering a team. Teams are 10 people strong representing
family, friends, co-workers, corporations and/or community groups.
The event is on June 6th
If you would like to put a team in or want more information,
attend a Team Captain meeting on one of the following dates: May 22nd or June 2nd at the F. H. Sherman Recreation & Learning
Centre at 6:00 pm. To learn more, contact Gemma Di Giovanni at 905-560-5886
ext. 225.
International
ArcelorMittal publishes corporate responsibility
report 2013
The 2013 corporate responsibility report is now
available to view and download from the corporate
responsibility section of www.arcelormittal.
com. New to the report this year is an interactive
infographic showing how we create value at each
stage of the business. 04/2014
Europe
Scunthorpe, UK, completes almost five and a half
years with zero LTI
Our Distribution Solutions site located in Scunthorpe
recently celebrated 2,000 days without any lost
time injuries (LTIs), thanks to the introduction by
local management of a series of safety measures
which gained full support of employees on site.
03/2014
Construction of new €4.5 million inspection line
starts in ArcelorMittal Asturias
Our Avilés facility’s tinplate department has begun
work on the installation of a second inspection line,
first testing on which will be done in late August.
The line will allow inspection of 400,000 tons
of product or more – the department’s current
maximum annual capacity is 350,000 tons.
04/02/2014
Africa/Asia
Two plants in South Africa set new safety record
The cold rolling and steel making plants at
Vanderbijlpark Works, South Africa, recently
achieved 10 million LTI free man-hours, marking
the first time in the almost 70-year history of the
site that any plant has reached such a milestone.
02/2014
Americas
ArcelorMittal Brazil opens first logistics centre in
Rio de Janeiro state
Our Brazil operations have opened a 25 million
Reais (US$10.6 million) distribution and logistics
centre for steel products in Xerém, in the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, which will
supply long steel, flat steel, stainless steel and wire
products. 03/21/2014
Acindar steel bars used in major power plant project
1,000 tons of 20m-long steel bars from our
Acindar plant in Argentina are being used to build an
additional reactor at Brazil’s sole nuclear power
plant – the Central Nuclear Almirante Álvaro Alberto
(CNAAA) currently under construction in Angra dos
Reis, Rio de Janeiro state. 03/24/2014
For more information, go to www.myarcelormittal.com
1 | ArcelorMittal Dofasco | May 2014
For aspiring babysitters, this is the first step to get ready! A new
Red Cross Babysitting Course will be held on Sunday,
June 1 for ages 11-14.
Location: F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (approximately 8 hours)
Cost: $50.00 per student (HST included). This cost also includes a
pizza lunch, chips and a drink. (If paying this fee by cheque, make
cheque payable to Dofasco Recreation Club.)
Don’t miss the summertime fun
for kids aged 4 – 13 at Camp
Steel-Away! All kids are welcome!!
2014 membership for the Angling Club is now open.
See the benefits of belonging to one of the largest Angling Clubs in
Ontario with a membership of approximately 200 and still growing!
ArcelorMittal Dofasco CAMP STEEL-AWAY, hosted at the F.H.
Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre, will run weekly this summer
from Monday, July 7 until Friday, August 29, 2014.
The camp provides activities for children ages 4 – 13, including
hikes, sports activities, arts and crafts, campfire games and songs,
music and dance, carnival days, offsite swimming every Friday, special
lunch once a week and theme days. There are even day trips during
each session to Splitsville for bowling, Emerald Lake for fishing, Safari
Niagara or the Movies.
The camp runs from 8.30am until 4.30pm, although an early
start is available from 7:30am and a late finish until 5.30pm.
Contact the Rec Park at (905) 560-5886 or www.dofasco.ca for more information.
Contact the Rec Park at (905) 560-5886 or www.arcelormittal.com/hamilton/dofasco
for more information on these and many more programs.
1 Magazine is published six
times per year by ArcelorMittal
Dofasco for the company’s
employees, retirees and their
families.
1 Company 1 Community 1 Magazine ArcelorMittal Dofasco May 2014 Vol. 6, No. 2
The Red Cross Babysitter course
Editor:
Marie Verdun, marie.verdun@
arcelormittal.com
Contributors:
Peter Bailey, Shannon Clark,
Richard Do Couto, Candice
Olson, Marie Verdun, Lydia
Williams, Stefan Stojandinovic,
Jeff Goddard, Graham Reid
Photographers:
Joseph Bucci, David Laurent,
wide.lu, Johan Remmery,
Tappan Zee Constructors LLC
and HDR Engineering Inc.
Layout and Printing:
Aylmer Express
Circulation: 13,000
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© Copyright 2014
ArcelorMittal Dofasco,
1330 Burlington St. East
Hamilton ON L8N 3J5
www.arcelormittal.com/
hamilton/dofasco
02
Employees around
the globe put
Health and Safety
theory into practice
02
ArcelorMittal steel
in record-breaking
mega structures
05
Meet Taylor Steel
our partner in preparing
for steel markets
of the future
06
Hauling in the hardware
for Automotive sector
our company
came out on top
09
Three cheers for
Team Orange
community spirit
in full force
Cover Image:
Two employees at our Belval facility in
Luxembourg practice ‘Stop, think and act
safely’ by discussing the task and associated risks before starting.
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